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Creating opportunities towards future employment.
Rise
The Rise programme aims to work with young people aged 15-24 who are excluded from education and the workforce. This programme is non formal and uses a combination of training, workshops, mentoring and activities to help create opportunities toward future employment.
The Rise programme will provide learning and upskilling opportunities to encourage: independent living, self-esteem, self-awareness, communication, participation, literacy, numeracy, IT skills.
The programme will assist with CV compilation, applications, interviews and placements and guide young people towards securing meaningful employment.
Phase One: Initial Phase
- Induction
- Identify Learner Needs
- Participatory Care Plan Designed
- Build on Routines
- One to One Mentoring
Phase Two: Skills Developing Phase
- Workshop Delivery
- Project Work
- Group Work
- Outdoor and Overnight Activities
- Revisit Care Plan
- Option to complete the Level 3 in Personal and Interpersonal Skills and/or Health-Related Fitness
Phase Three: Employment Focused Phase
- Building job market awareness
- Option to complete the Level 3 in Personal and Interpersonal Skills and/or Health-Related Fitness
- Work Placement
Phase Four: Progression Phase
- Work on Strengthening Individual Care Plans
- Mentored Progression Plan
Specific focus is on informal learning to help toward seeking employment.
Referrals
You can make a self referral directly to the YMCA. Referrals are also taken from
parents/ guardians, Intreo, GP, Probation Services, Social Workers, Schools, Youth Services, Support Workers and Counsellors.
The RISE Project is funded by the Cork Education and Training Board.